Jeffrey B Abramson in the Media

New York Times October 24, 2023

In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article about recent efforts from abortion opponents in Texas to pass local restrictions aimed at preventing people from helping pregnant women travel to neighboring states for abortions.

The New York Times July 26, 2023

Gov. Abbott’s Policing of Texas Border Pushes Limits of State Power

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted on the legality and ethics of Governor Greg Abbott's decision to install razor wire along the banks of the Rio Grande to deter migrants from crossing the border.

The Bulwark June 22, 2023

Will Judge Cannon Give Trump a Favorable Jury?

Professor Jeffrey Abramson co-authors an article about potential legal concerns associated with former President Donald Trump's upcoming trial in Florida, including the jury selection process.

Former President Donald Trump in Nashville, Tenn., on June 17, 2022

NBC News December 12, 2022

The Trump Org.’s convictions highlight the sharpest arrow in a prosecutor’s quiver

Professor Jeffrey Abramson co-authored an op-ed article about the Trump Organization's conviction as a fraudulent and felonious enterprise.

Former President Donald Trump is not charged personally in the trial of the Trump Organization that began Monday, but his family business faces criminal charges of tax fraud.

NBC News October 24, 2022

Finding an impartial jury for Trump Org. trial seems impossible. Why it’s not.

Professor Jeffrey Abramson wrote an op-ed on the ongoing jury selection process and the challenge of finding impartial jurors for the tax fraud case against the Trump Organization.

Fox News August 22, 2022

Checks and balances on search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and resort display limited government at its best

Professor Jeffrey Abramson co-authors an op-ed piece on how checks and balances in the government have resulted in a lack of progress in prosecuting former President Trump following the search of his Mar-a-Lago home.

The New York Times July 1, 2022

A Win for the Coal Industry, a Loss for the Planet

Professor Jeffrey Abramson authors a Letter to the Editor that is critical of recent Supreme Court actions on key issues and their connection to the Republican Party platform.

Newsweek June 20, 2022

Texas Seceding From U.S. ‘Would Mean War,’ Law Expert Says

Professors Jeffrey Abramson and Richard Albert are quoted in an article on Texas Republicans calling for a referendum vote to secede from the United States, describing it as a near impossible feat.

More of: Richard Albert

Governor Greg Abbott discussing immigration

The New York Times May 5, 2022

Texas Governor Ready to Challenge Schooling of Migrant Children

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article on the potential implications that Justice Alito's draft opinion on Roe v. Wade could have on other Supreme Court cases, such as Plyler v. Doe.

Austin American-Statesman May 1, 2022

Editorial: The GOP’s rhetoric isn’t solving any problems at the border

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted on the GOP's use of the term "invasion" in discussing border security and immigration policy.

Governor Greg Abbott & State attorney Ken Paxton

Austin-American Statesman April 19, 2022

Lawmaker seeks Paxton opinion on declaring an ‘invasion’ on the Texas-Mexico border

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article about a Texas lawmaker seeking Ken Paxton's opinion on whether migrants crossing the border illegally could be called an "invasion."

10 titles from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's home library

Bonhams January 27, 2022

Ten titles from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s home library auctioned off

An inscribed copy of Professor Jeffrey Abramson's book, We the Jury, has been auctioned off as part of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's home library. We the Jury was published in 1994 and explores the importance of the jury to the criminal justice system.